9 fighters signed to Dana White’s Contender Series in 2024 who promise to shake up the UFC

Postado por Maurício Oliveira, em 08/11 - Atualizado há 3 meses

The fighters signed to Dana White’s Contender Series in 2024 have raised the bar even higher for one of the UFC’s most successful programs. The reality show, which has even revealed champions for the organization, maintained its excellence in discovering talent during its eighth season.

Between memorable performances and spectacular finishes, some rising stars stood out in a special way, proving that the future of the octagon is in good hands.

If you’re particularly interested in the Brazilian warriors who earned their contracts this season, check out our complete analysis of the Brazilians under contract in Dana White’s Contender Series in 2024.

Now, let’s meet the 9 most promising fighters who emerged from the program this year, regardless of nationality.

9 Fighters signed to Dana White's Contender Series in 2024 who promise to shake up the UFC
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LONE’ER KAVANAGH | Flyweight

Cartel: 7 – 0. 25 Years, 1.63m.

A complete athlete with unbelievable knockout power. In Contender, he sent his opponent to another dimension! He’s already got a fight booked! He represents the Great Britain Top Team.

CODY HADDON | Rooster Weight

Cartel: 8 – 1. 26 Years, 1,70m.

Australian with great fight IQ who, when he manages to take the fight to the ground, is extremely easy to control and change positions. A grappling to envy!

TORREZ FINNEY | Middleweight

Cartel: 10 – 0. 26 Years, 1.73m.

Despite his short stature, he’s a bull, with a very high level of wrestling! And if the fight goes to the ground with him on top, poor his opponent because the ground and pound is heavy! He’s got plenty of gas and is very tough!

MALCOLM WELLMAKER | Welterweight

Cartel: 8 – 0. 30 Years, 1.78m.

A sniper! Complete and exciting fighter. Very agile when attacking and defending takedowns. Prefers to fight on his feet, but he’ll take care of himself if the fight goes to the ground.

AUSTIN BASHI | Featherweight

Cartel: 13 – 0. 23 Years, 1,68m.

The level of chain wrestling on this lad is frightening! And he has infinite gas, something that is extremely necessary for his style of play. Even though he’s young, he’s got experience and he’s ready to cause a stir in this UFC category.

KEVIN VALLEJOS | Featherweight

Cartel: 14 – 1. 22 Years, 1,70m.

Argentine with scary boxing! He finished his fight with a terrifying sequence of twenty blows! Very fast, strong and tough!

DANYLO VOIEVODKIN | Heavyweight

Cartel: 7 – 0. 24 Years, 1.93m.

Ukrainian knockout artist! But what really surprised me was that he has a distinctive fight IQ. And if the athlete doesn’t fall to the ground, he’s also very easy to finish.

ISLAM DULATOV | Middleweight

Cartel: 11 – 1. 26 Years, 1.91m.

Russian/German knockout artist! And he still has good ground if necessary. From what he showed at Contender, he’s here to shake up the division.

MARIO PINTO | Heavyweight

Cartel: 9 – 0. 26 Years, 1.96m.

Very calm Portuguese with knockout power during counter attacks, which is an excellent weapon in the heavyweight category. His height and wingspan are very good!